Dar es Salaam YC is rightly rated as the top yacht club in Southern Africa and is slick and well run with a great social life due to all the Ex-Pats living here. Free WiFi. It is the social hub of Dar’s upper class and cruisers report it has cheap beer, good pizza and a nice vibe with a lot of friendly people.
However, it is advisable to watch your bar bill, as unless you check it with the admin office (always sign your chit) it has happened that some one else drinks on your account.
The club has a motorized dinghy service which picks you up at your yacht and delivers you back at no charge. Call them on VHF Channel 09.
A cruiser February 2025 comments: The staff was very professional and accommodating. We were set up with a visitor membership ($65 USD per week per pers). The club has great amenities, active sailing and racing programs, friendly bar, good food at reasonable prices and a warm and comfortable atmosphere. It is gated and feels very secure. You can get assistance with boat chores including refueling, cleaning, repairs, etc. The mooring field can be lumpy in the NE monsoon but the moorings are strong and safe. The boat ramp, where you catch the dinghy launch is slippery especially at low tide and one must be very careful. Overall we had a very good experience. See the full comment on SV Excelsior's useful Tanzania report on Busy Ports and Stunning Anchorages (November 2024).
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